Avocent MergePoint Unity, Installer/User Manual

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T A B L E OF C ON T E N T S
Product Overview 1
Features and Benefits 1
Reduce cable bulk 2
KVM switching capabilities 2
True serial capabilities 2
Local and remote user interfaces 2
Control of virtual media and smart card-capable appliances 2
Access the MergePoint Unity switch via a standard TCP/IP network 3
DSView 3 management software plug-in 3
Sample Configuration 4
Installation 5
MergePoint Unity Switch Connectivity 5
Getting started 7
Setting up your network 8
Rack Mounting a MergePoint Unity Switch 8
Rack mounting safety considerations 8
Connecting the MergePoint Unity Switch Hardware 9
Cascading MergePoint Unity Switches 11
Configuring the MergePoint Unity Switch 12
Setting up the built-in web server 12
Connecting to the OBWI through a firewall 12
Verifying the Connections 14
Front and rear panel Ethernet connection LEDs 14
Front panel status LEDs 14
Rear panel power status LEDs 14
IQ and DSRIQ-SRL modules 15
Adjusting Mouse Settings on Target Devices 15
Local and Remote Configuration 17
The User Interfaces 17
Local UI 17
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